Plant type-Perennial
Leaf type-arranged in opposite pairs, from simple oblong to lanceolate, often downy, and with a serrated margin
Height- 12-18 inches
Spread-can spread over an indeterminate sized area
Cultural Requirements- All mints prefer, and thrive in, cool, moist spots in partial shade; can be grown in full sun
Hardiness Zone-Depends on variety. Peppermint is very cold hardy, down to Zone 3. Spearmint handles the heat best, up to Zone 11.
Disease and Insects-Sometimes gets rust, which appears like small orange spots on the undersides of leaves. Use an organic fungicide and try to allow plants to dry between waterings. Stressed plants may also be bothered by whitefly, spider mites, aphids, mealybugs
Landscape Usage-attract bees, butterflies and even birds; fragrant; repels aphids and cabbage flies, used as a border plant
Plant type-Perennial
Leaf type-arranged in opposite pairs, from simple oblong to lanceolate, often downy, and with a serrated margin
Height- 12-18 inches
Spread-can spread over an indeterminate sized area
Cultural Requirements- All mints prefer, and thrive in, cool, moist spots in partial shade; can be grown in full sun
Hardiness Zone-Depends on variety. Peppermint is very cold hardy, down to Zone 3. Spearmint handles the heat best, up to Zone 11.
Disease and Insects-Sometimes gets rust, which appears like small orange spots on the undersides of leaves. Use an organic fungicide and try to allow plants to dry between waterings. Stressed plants may also be bothered by whitefly, spider mites, aphids, mealybugs
Landscape Usage-attract bees, butterflies and even birds; fragrant; repels aphids and cabbage flies, used as a border plant